Assistant Director, Center Academic Innovation

Assistant Director, Center for Academic Innovation

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Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by Academic Affairs. Full-Time.

The incumbent will oversee the creation of the Center for Academic Innovation at Montana Technological University and will develop and implement the center’s services and programming, focusing specifically on instructional design, classroom technology, distance education, and faculty professional development in consultation with the Director of the Center for Academic Innovation.

• A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as postsecondary education, adult learning, curriculum and instruction, instructional design, educational leadership, or organizational development.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in research-based best practices for teaching, learning, and assessment in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of professional development for faculty employing all instructional modalities.
• Experience with in-person/online course and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative fashion with all areas of the campus community to serve the needs of a diverse population of learners.
• Examples of specific, impactful initiatives that illustrate improved learning outcomes for students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Accreditation experience related to assessment of teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of accessibility issues and their relevance to learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated familiarity with co-requisite course designs and applications.

Some classroom/office locations are not accessible by elevator or ramp. Incumbent must be able to negotiate stairs several times per day.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

• Cover letter addressing qualifications.
• Resume.
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference you must complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to human resources. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson ; cisakson.

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer…